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Tuesday, March 1st, 2016click here for past entriesMID-WEEK LENTEN SERVICES 2016
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm
St. Luke’s Zion Lutheran Church
2903 McPhillips Street
Holden Evening Prayer
Week Three (Taste): Mar. 2, 2016
John 2:1-10
Week Four (Hearing): Mar. 9, 2016
John 5:25-29
Week Five (Smell): Mar. 16, 2016
John 12:1-3
Offerings are designated for ELCJHL schools.
Scholarships will help send children to school in Jordan and the Holy Land.
BAPTISMS FOR MARCH:
Inspired by the congregational pledge made in the service of Holy Baptism (see page 228, EvLW), we will be including names of those baptized at St. Luke's Zion in our monthly newsletters. We hope this will be a reminder to lift them up in prayer, wherever they may be in their faith-walk. The following were baptized in the month of March in previous years:
Alyssa K Sydnee S
Colton M Alyssa T
Levi R Owen Z
Katelyn S
IN OUR PRAYERS:
Please remember in your prayers our shut-in’s in long term care:
Helen – Holy Family Nursing Home
Irene - River Park Gardens
Elfrieda - Luther Home
Anna – Fred Douglas Lodge
Laura - Red River Place, Selkirk
Mary – Luther Home
Albert – Middlechurch Home
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER:
Friday March 4th at 7:00 p.m.
at St John's Cathedral.
Mark your calendars and plan to attend this year's World Day of Pray Prayer.
The country this year to prepare the program is Cuba. See you there.
SLZ - HELP WANTED:
The following opportunities for service continue to be available. Can you help?
*Ministers of Transportation (People need rides to church!) *Banner steward (changes the banners as the church seasons change – must be able to climb a ladder – minor banner repairs as needed) *NEST Board Member *Choir Members *Sunday Servants
NEWS FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK:
Please hand in any Items for the April newsletter by March 24th to Joanne Janzen or email to the church @ stluzi@mymts.net or to joannejanzen007@mymts.net Thank You!
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS:
ST. LUKE’S GOT TALENT 2016 & LUNCHEON SUNDAY, MARCH 6th 2016
*For Lunch there will be Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Desserts, etc. and Great entertainment and many prizes to be won!
Everyone is Welcome to attend!!!
There will be a free will offering to help cover the cost of the food.
Come on out and cheer or. . . Sign-up and share your talent with us… the Performance sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the narthex as well as on the bulletin board downstairs..
SILENT AUCTION PRIZE DONATIONS WELCOME: or monetary donations to purchase any necessary items. Please see Joanne Janzen, Sharon Appler or
Betty Gunn for more information and to answer any questions you may have.
A BIG THANK YOU to those of you who have already donated items for our silent auction.
We appreciate any and all donations very much!!!
All extra funds raised from this event will be donated to the Food Bank.
Thank You from SLZ Sunday School J
SUNDAY SCHOOL EASTER PLAY:
The Sunday school Easter Play will be held on April 3rd during the service. Please let the Sunday school staff know if you are interested in being in the play – this is for all ages. No previous acting experience is necessary – all training is provided. So if you ever dreamt of being an actor/actress It will be fun!
YOUTH: ‘Quiz Night’
Fundraiser in Support of youth ministry at Abundant Life, Sherwood Park and St. Luke's Zion including helping the youth attending the CLAY gathering in PEI this August. Event will be Held on Friday, March 11th at Abundant Life Lutheran Church; 3486 Raleigh St, East St. Paul, MB *Doors Open at 7:00 p.m.
Quiz night starts at 7:30 p.m. sharp
*Teams of maximum 8 will compete against each other in trivia questions ages 10 and up recommended. There will be prizes for winners, silent auction and great food. Bring extra loonies and toonies for extra
games that will be played during the night.
*Tickets: team of 8 players $100.00 / group of 4 players $50.00 / single tickets $15.00
*Contact: Lisa van Dijk at splc-youth@live.ca
LAY INTERNSHIP COMMITTEE:
As a part of the Lay Internship Committee, our job is to help guide Intern Pastor Lisa Janke during her internship. Our members provide Lisa with feedback on her Pastoral care, Theological Understanding, as a stewardship leader, leadership of social ministry, congregation experience, work habits, growth areas, leading worship, preaching, and teaching adults as well as youth and young children. We have been very pleased with Lisa’s work over the time she has been with us.
If you have any questions or comments involving what we are doing as well as Lisa’s work you can contact any one of the five members listed below. We accept both anonymous comments through a note in one of our mail boxes as well as emails to whomever stated below. Thank you
Colleen Einarson; Evelyn Roloff; Gary Kletke; Kurt Machel; Brittney Macht **EMAIL stluzi@mymts.net
Message from CLAY Specialist Home Teams:
We are still looking for youth who are interested in the Specialist Home Team for Charlottetown in August.
The Specialist Home Team is an awesome opportunity for youth to get involved and develop their talents and gifts behind-the-scenes at the Gathering. If youth leaders know of any youth that may find this opportunity interesting, please tap them on the shoulder. The info and application forms for the specialist home teams are available on the web at:http://claygathering.ca/specialist-home-teams/
The deadline is March 1, 2016. Please do not wait until the last minute, or you may find that all the spots are full.
LUTHER VILLAGE NEWS:
Early Bird* Registration *SAVE $25 for week long youth camps if registered with deposit by March 31, 2016.
*SAVE $100 for first time youth or family campers if registered with deposit by March 31, 2016.
*Payment plan options available.
Check out the Luther Village 2016 Guide available on the table in the narthex.
***Please note if any of the children are interested in attending the Luther Village Camps, the registration costs for Luther Village can be paid by the congregation.
***Each of the past few years, the congregation has set aside a certain amount from the bequest to send children and youth to Luther Village.
***For anybody who registers and pays the $50.00 deposit, the congregation can pay the rest. For more information refer to the Luther Village 2016 Guide available on the table in the narthex.
Summer Employment Opportunities
It’s time to start thinking about what you want to do for the spring and summer this year. Hmmmm...best job ever, that gives incredible life experience, is hard work, is extremely meaningful, has you meeting many people and probably life-long friends and epic experiences? Luther Village is the place. You will be educated and learn more than you ever expected. You will be working in the great outdoors, having opportunity to canoe, kayak, go fishing and hiking, to be involved in the programs of Luther Village and work among other Christians sharing God’s love with everyone. It’s pretty much a dream job really.
We are accepting applications now for all areas: Kitchen, Program, Maintenance, Lifeguard, Office, with an application deadline of February 29th. Please head over to www.luthervillage.ca for a complete list of positions, job descriptions, and an application form. Interviews will take place early March with hiring completed by March 20. Do you know someone who may be interested? Please pass on the information to them.
Ahhh - Summer
Reservations for the 2016 Summer Season are now open. Call 204.783.3337 to make your family camp or rental reservation. Or send in your youth camp or retreat registration form to us in the office.
Seasonal Camping Sites Still Available for 2016
Two ballfield sites and one lower campground site are still available as seasonal rentals.
Please visit www.luthervillage.ca for the seasonal site application or inquire in the camp office.
N.E.S.T. NEWS:
There has been no further news from Canada Immigration for the refugee families (4 full sponsorships) from the Sudan and Congo – now living in camps in Kenya and Burunda. There will be need for ‘care-givers’ when they arrive to make their new homes in Canada.
The ISSA family from Iraq (arrived Nov. 30, 2015, and receiving ‘care’ from members of the Messiah Lutheran Church, are doing well). Father (HANI) and Mother (SLVANA) are attending orientation classes and being assessed re: ESL. The 2 older children, 11 and 9 years, attend elementary school. Eye examinations revealed all will need glasses. This is a ‘Blended Visa Office Referral’, where NEST and CANADA IMMIGRATION share the financial cost throughout the first year.
Policy guidelines re: ‘care-givers’, and Police Record Checks, etc. were revised and updates made. These are available on request.
NEST has been ‘Encorporated’ and it has been moved that the address of Grace Lutheran Church at 211 Kimberley Avenue be accepted as the ‘Official address’ for NEST. The ‘encorporation’ was made to protect any individuals from financial claims.
NEST thanked the Financial Secretary RUSS BENNETT for his years of excellent service, as he wished to step down due to further commitments. We were happy to welcome a member from the Abundant Life Lutheran Church, Norma Zyla, who has volunteered her services, and who has had experience in this field.
The Pot-luck supper at the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Narol (North Henderson Highway) was thoroughly enjoyed. ‘Food’ was plentiful with an ethnic variety! We especially enjoyed the welcome and warmth of the Congregation, who worship in a small but beautiful Sanctuary. NEST and Church members ESTHER JUCE sand short folk songs, accompanying herself on the stringed instrument, BANDURA.
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Upcoming Events:
*NEST General Meeting will be held on March 22, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church.
**NEST FLAPJACK FUNDRAISER - Applebee’s at 1598 Regent Ave. on Saturday, March 26th, 2016 from 8:00–10:00 a.m. Please see the poster on the bulletin board in the narthex. Tickets are $10.00 and available from Dorothy Handkamer.
***NEST Annual Meeting will be held April 26, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Kildonan United Church at 187 Kilbride Avenue, W.Kildonan. All are Welcome!
Light refreshments following meeting.
Thank You for your prayers and support.
-Blessings! Dorothy Handkamer
MNO:
MNO Youth and Campus Service
Supper for youth before the March 6th Prairie Fire youth service at St. Luke's Zion Lutheran Church
Cost is $5.00 person / Dinner will be “Taco in a bag” (make your own, add whatever you like.) Youth and leaders can arrive about 5:15 p.m. and dinner about 5:30 p.m. Please RSVP numbers to Lisa Van Dijk by March 1st: splc-youth@live.ca or text cell 204.293.6357
There still will be snacks after the service for everyone.
Youth Service Schedule
March 6th - St. Luke's Zion, Winnipeg
April 3rd - Grace, Winnipeg
May 1st - Trinity, Thalberg
URBAN UPDATE:
CURRENT PRIORITY NEEDS:
*Powdered milk *Powdered laundry detergent
*Toilet paper
CONTINUTAL NEEDS:
*Feminine hygiene products *Wash cloths & hand towels *Family sized shampoo, conditioner, body wash & hand soap *Deodorant *Tooth brushes, tooth paste *Disposable razors, shaving cream *Packaged underwear, cotton socks *Pots, pans, can openers
Non-‐perishable food *Fresh fruits & vegetables *Dog & cat food, Kitty litter *Tarps, pillows, sleeping bags, crank flashlights *First aid kits *Sewing kits *Shoe laces *DVD’s & novels for all age groups
------On a monthly basis, The Urban celebrates birthday’s with approximately 100 people in attendance. Donating a slab of cake is always a treat for all.
Please call in advance. (204) 774-3143
‘DIACONAL SUNDAY’:
Celebrating witness expressed through service (diakonia) and leadership offered by the ELCIC's diaconal ministers.
Sunday, February 28 is Diaconal Sunday, the day the ELCIC celebrates the witness expressed through service (diakonia). Through our baptism all Christians are called to share God's word and to serve our neighbours in Christ's name. It is also a day to recognize and give thanks to God for the men and women who serve in official calls as deacons in our church.
Indigenous People of Manitoba a Guide for Newcomers
You are cordially invited to the launch of Indigenous People of Manitoba a Guide for Newcomers
A resource guide compiled by Anika Reynar and Zoe Matties for Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba
February 25, 2016 @ 7:00 p.m.
Sam’s Place, 159 Henderson Hwy Winnipeg, MB
St. Paul’s Lutheran Men in Mission Trip
St. Paul’s Lutheran Men in Mission are planning to go to New Jersey to help rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy or from this year's flood.
The group is leaving April 1 at 8:00 a.m., and will be back April 10 early in the morning.
$400.00 is the cost for trip.
Need a minimum of 20 passengers to make it possible.
please contact jacdoerksen@gmail.com or bnickel3177@gmail.com for more information.
 Luther's Coat of Arms
In 1530, while Martin Luther was still living in Coburg Castle, Prince John Frederick ordered a signet ring for him that was characteristic of Luther's theology.
The black cross on a heart (faith in Christ who died and rose again) rests on a white rose (joy, comfort, and peace beyond that of this world) in a sky-blue field (the beginning of a heavenly joy), and is encircled with a gold ring (the eternal and precious possession of salvation).
STEVE BELL IN CONCERT:
Join us for an evening of music and stories of hope with renowned singer-songwriter Steve Bell. Entrance is free with a freewill donation to help children in Latin America get a quality education. Saturday, March 19th, North Kildonan MB Church, 1315 Gateway Avenue at 7:00 p.m. For more information, visit genrising.org
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